BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Sunshine Coast Natural Resource District plays a key role in managing forests, land, and natural resources across one of BC's most diverse and spectacular regions. Based in Powell River, the team works closely with Indigenous Nations, local governments, industry, and communities to advance stewardship, support sustainable resource management, and create lasting benefits for both local communities and the natural values that make the Sunshine Coast unique.

The Role:
As a Senior Authorizations Technologist, you'll bring technical expertise and practical problem-solving to some of the most complex natural resource decisions in the district. From reviewing resource use applications and conducting technical analyses to advising colleagues and working with Indigenous Nations, industry, local governments, and communities, you'll help advance stewardship while ensuring natural resources are managed responsibly and in accordance with legislation. No two days are the same, offering a rewarding mix of field work, collaboration, and decision-making that helps shape the future of the region.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a Natural Resource field and six (6) months of related experience in natural resource management; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Natural Resource field and one (1) year of related experience in natural resource management; OR
• Diploma in a Natural Resource field and two (2) years of related experience in natural resource management; OR
• Certificate or coursework in a Natural Resource field and three (3) years of related experience in natural resource management; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related Experience may include:

• Experience performing technical duties and working with key statutes that support natural resource management.
• Experience in negotiating/mediating solutions in natural resource management.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or related designation with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Note: “Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Forest cruising and waste experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid BC Driver’s Licence.
• Must meet safety standards of WorkSafeBC.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Megan.L.Harris@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full-time position available in Powell River.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to one (1) day at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in Powell River.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit, or Métis) applicants originating from the land known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or related designation in BC with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Note: “Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.